Take a spin: Celebrate opening weekend of the Prospect Park Carousel

The Prospect Park carousel is taking a spin on opening weekend and celebrating the park’s 150th anniversary on April 1 and 2.

Celebrate with a first ride of the year on the beloved 1912 carousel featuring 51 hand-carved horses, giraffes, lions, deer, and dragon-pulled chariots.

Children and parents alike enjoy the painted ponies going ’round and ’round. Children under 3 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The carousel is wheelchair accessible.

Opening weekend on April 1 and 2, noon to 5 pm. Tickets $2 per ride, or $9 for a book of five tickets.

Prospect Park Carousel [Near the Children’s Corner–Imagination Playground, (718) 965–8999, www.prospectpark.org].